http://www.rethos.com/Students4peace What's happening for you on Rethos.com en-us article <p>November 14, 2008, Delhi, India: In the streets of Mustaffabad, a poor quarter of Delhi, children in sandals sit on top of piles of broken glass and twisted metal, smashing computer monitors. Men with blowtorches melt circuit boards, while nearby, women sort and scrub other boards with diluted acid. Charred fiberglass and copper dust litter the ground. <br /> &nbsp;<br /> This is the world of the electronic waste (e-waste) recyclers, who make a living by tearing apart the toxic remains of old home computers, cell phones and printer cartridges from the United States and other coun... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:48:26 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1629 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1629 article <p><br /><strong> Environmentalist Preaches Conservation as Chaos Engulfs Eastern Congo </strong><br /> <br /> November 4, 2008, Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo: With little more than a motorbike and a mission, Clement Kitambala has been spreading news about environmental issues in remote communities of the war-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo. <br /> <br /> Amid renewed fighting that has displaced more than 130,000, ongoing food crises and rampant sexual violence, his newsletter, Tunza Mazingira ("Conserve the Environment" in Swahili), has provided a steady voice for conserva... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:46:25 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1626 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1626 article <p>Dear AOKW Luminaries and Friends,<br /><br />I cannot help but comment on the profound shift of consciousness that has just occurred as a result of this US election. It cannot be described in any other way but this: Awakening. Humanity has just been Awakened to the possibility of a New World Order; one that may now be built upon a foundation of Open Dialogue, Cooperative Collaboration and Equal Fellowship!<br /><br />However, I feel that the road ahead will be quite a challenging and perilous one. The events that occur in the week ahead may test our collective determination and resolve.<... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:12:50 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1624 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1624 audio_video <p>Enter Message / description of files attached:</p> <p>A CBC Montreal news report on Felix &amp; Norton's Urgence-Biscuits mobile cookie bakery, and the owners'&nbsp;social&nbsp;entrepreneurship efforts.&nbsp;</p> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:44:01 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1623 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1623 article <p>"Vancouver city council voted Tuesday afternoon to give a green light to low-speed electric vehicles..."</p> <p>"...The small light cars are already allowed under B.C. law to travel on roads with a speed limit of 40 km per hour or less, but are only allowed on roads with faster speed limits when municipalities vote to permit them..."</p> <p><br />At least there is some progress! Way to Go Zenn and the province of British Columbia :)</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:59:30 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1612 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1612 blog <p>I fondly remember the days when all we&nbsp; worried about was <span id="lw_1222887917_0" style="cursor: pointer;"><span class="yshortcuts">climate change</span></span>!&nbsp; Watching Paulson, Obama, McCain, Bush, the <span id="lw_1222887917_1" style="cursor: pointer;"><span class="yshortcuts">Dow Jones</span></span> and everything else makes social change seem like a <span id="lw_1222887917_2" style="cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; background-attachment: scroll;"><span class="ysho... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:09:58 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1611 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1611 blog <p>I have now seen at least a dozen television commercials and psuedo-short-documentaries and news blurbs about "how we got into this financial mess" and "what exactly is a credit crunch?"&nbsp; I find it to be rude, disdainful, patronizing and insulting that somehow, we (the American public) are deemed too ignorant to understand what has brought us, collectively, to the edge of financial ruin.&nbsp; Some of these pieces of "information" are delivered in cartoon format, no less, which gives me the eery feeling of being four years old and watching School House Rock, learning how a Bill becom... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:55:20 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1608 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1608 blog <p>The Otesha Project is hiring a new High School Programs Director!</p> <p>See the attached job description, or check http://www.otesha.ca/files/HSProgramsDirector08.pdf for more information.</p> <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:11 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1591 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1591 article <p>Please join us in a celebration of International Peace Day ! Tickets are $40 and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to War Child of Canada to aide in their efforts to provide assistance to war-affected children around the world. A tax deductible receipt will be issued for every ticket purchase. For more information on War Child of Canada please check out their website at: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.warchild.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.warchild.ca/</a><br /><br />Space is limited so please R.S.V.P. before September 8, 2008 to Mr. John Daniele, (416) 799-2173.</p> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:15:26 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1567 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1567 blog <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Garamond;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Garamond;">We&rsquo;re pleased to announce the launch of the Rainforest Alliance SmartHouse and TreeHouse, two new interactive tools designed to introduce Web site visitors to the people, places and processes that stand behind production of sustainable goods.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Garamond;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Garamond;">Our SmartHouse -- complete with kitchen, living room and backyard -- ... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:34:13 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1515 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1515 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:38:09 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Opportunity <div class="content"> <p>Internship Opportunity&mdash;Tour Liaison<br />Otesha Cycling and Performing Tours <br /><a href="http://www.otesha.ca/">www.otesha.ca</a></p> <p>The Otesha Project is seeking 14 dedicated, organized, fun-loving individuals, aged 18 to 30, to serve as Tour Liaisons for its 2008 cycling and performing tours. As part of a team of 15 to 20 performers, you will take care of all administrative and on-the-road logistics for the tour. Successful candidates will support team members as individuals, foster a positive team environment, support teams in achieving tour object... Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:51:37 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/82 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/82 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:28:37 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Opportunity <p>Are you a seasoned social innovator? Have experience that you would like to share? ....A burning love for social change?</p> <p>Be a Conscious Lifestyle Liaison!</p> <p>A Liaison serves as a mentor to new CL ventures, helping them with: • development and design • infrastructure and management • organizational growth • quality control • publicity/outreach</p> <p>As a Conscious Lifestyle liaison, you’ll get the opportunity to work with outstanding students leaders, help to cultivate the growing movement of “conscious living”, be a part of a vibrant young up-s... Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:51:07 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/73 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/73 Opportunity <p>The Otesha Project has announced the routes for the 2008 Otesha Cycling and Performing Tours (Check out: www.otesha.ca/bike+tours/index.en.html). Applications are now being accepted for seven regional tours throughout Canada that will take more than 120 inspiring young change-makers on the journey of a lifetime. You could be one of them!</p> <p>Tour members will share an incredible experience as they live as a mobile and sustainable community for two months. They will cycle from performance to performance, braving the elements, connecting with communities along the route, and explorin... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:22:59 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/67 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/67 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:32:02 -0500 Yep, you might need this link to vote: http://ideablob.com/ideas/553-Urban-Harvesting-Collect-and- http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/inbox Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:30:35 -0500 Today will be the biggest day of the year. I've taken it off work and have just one day to gather enough votes to start our new Urban Harvesting project. We're the finalist in an online idea contest and need your support by voting and passing along to anyone that might support the idea. Today is the final day of the contest and I'll be out on the street at the University gathering enough votes to win the $10K prize that will help fund a service that will access wasted foods, reduce emissions, and educate people about the problems of our food system. I can't do it without the support of yo... http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/inbox Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:51:14 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:19:25 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:19:17 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:19:09 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:41:51 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:04:58 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:04:41 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/Students4peace/allies Opportunity <p>What is the EG Fellowship?</p> <p>Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity. We offer:</p> <p>• A grant of up to $90,000, paid in four equal installments over two years • A health insurance stipend • Conferences led by organizational development experts • Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization • A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders</p> <p>W... Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:45:41 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/36 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/36 Opportunity <p>New Sudan Education Initiative (NESEI) is looking for talented people who are dedicated to rebuilding southern sudan. We belive this rebuilding is though education, education, education. We are a non-profit based in burlington, VT and we need you to help us compleate our vision of peace for Southern Sudan. please contact us as nesei.us@gmail.com if you are intersted in doing some rewarding grassroots level work in a wondeful state!</p> Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:05:37 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/6 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/6